Viral Christmas Tree Appetizer (Best Christmas Appetizer)
Looking for an easy Christmas appetizer that’s both adorable and delicious? These Laughing Cow Cheese Christmas Trees are perfect for your Christmas party or holiday party! This festive Christmas Tree Appetizer takes just minutes to assemble and requires zero cooking – making it ideal for busy hosts who still want to impress their guests with Christmas Tree appetizers that look like they came straight from a Pinterest board.
Christmas Tree Appetizer
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, you may have already seen this easy appetizer. These adorable cheese Christmas trees are about to become your new favorite recipe for the holiday party season. They’re incredibly simple and are super cute!
These Laughing Cow Cheese Christmas Trees prove that the best Christmas appetizer doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated, but can still impress! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create festive, savory appetizers that will have everyone at your Christmas party asking for the recipe.
Whether you’re hosting a formal holiday party, preparing an appetizer for Christmas party guests, or want a fun holiday snack for family movie night, these adorable trees are the best!
So grab a package of Laughing Cow cheese wedges, raid your spice cabinet, and get ready to create the easiest and cutest Christmas appetizers ever! These little trees are proof that holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful to be impressive!
They’re the perfect easy Christmas appetizer!
Why You’ll Love These Christmas Cheese Trees
If you’re looking for an easy holiday appetizer, these Laughing Cow Cheese Christmas trees are it! Each cheese wedge is perfectly portioned and shaped like a triangle – already in the shape of a Christmas tree without any extra work!
Simply coat them with a flavorful mixture of spices and dried cranberries, add pretzel sticks for the tree trunk, and you’ve created a delicious and festive appetizer. And if you don’t like some of the ingredients I’ve used, you can change them up and make them a delicious appetizer perfect for you!
This festive dish is perfect for a small gathering or really easy to scale up if you need to serve more guests.
Ingredients
Except for the cheese, all other ingredients are very common and probably already in your pantry!
- Laughing Cow cheese wedges – these are pre-cut into the perfect size for individual appetizers already in the Christmas tree shape!
- Pretzel sticks (cut in half)
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Finely chopped dried cranberries
- Plate
- Assorted crackers (for serving)
Find the complete recipe with ingredient measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Christmas Tree Appetizers
- Start by adding your Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper flakes, and dried cranberries to a plate.
- Mix until well combined and spread out in a nice even layer. Unwrap each cheese wedge carefully.
- Press one side of your cheese wedge down on the plate until it’s evenly coated with spices and cranberries, as shown.
- Push half a pretzel stick into the bottom of the wedge, for the trunk.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy. A festive appetizer for your Christmas party.
Variations
It’s really easy to try different flavors with this recipe. Here are a few variations that still give you a festive look!
Sweet Version: Skip the savory spices and coat your cheese wedges with finely chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley or fresh rosemary. Drizzle with honey for an extra touch of sweetness.
Herby Garden: Mix fresh basil, fresh parsley, and fresh thyme with a touch of cayenne pepper for an herbaceous coating that mimics basil pesto flavors.
Mediterranean Style: Combine sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped), fresh rosemary, and garlic powder for a taste that pairs beautifully with mozzarella cheese varieties.
Nutty and Festive: Try coating with finely chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds along with your herbs for added crunch—similar to how you’d prepare favorite cheese ball recipes.
Pro Tips
- These can be made ahead! You can coat the cheese wedges up to 4 hours in ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or cover them with plastic wrap on a platter or a sheet pan lined with a piece of parchment paper. Add the pretzel sticks just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Double down on the Christmas Tree theme by arranging the trees on a white serving platter or cookie sheet in the shape of a tree.
- Garnish your platter with cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or sliced red bell peppers for extra Christmas color.
- If you have leftovers, store them covered in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for 2-3 days, though the pretzel sticks may soften over time.
- For gluten-free or keto-friendly appetizers, you can skip the pretzels and use wooden skewers (cut down to size) instead.
Serving Suggestions
These Christmas tree appetizers pair with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or even vegetables for dipping. They are also perfect for a charcuterie board.
More Christmas Appetizers
- Easy Marinated Cheese (Marinated Christmas Cheese)
- Easy Santa Hat Christmas Cheese Ball
- Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
- Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread (coming soon!)
- Sausage Balls with Red Lobster Biscuit Mix
- Cranberry BBQ Meatballs (made from scratch or from frozen!)
Viral Christmas Tree Appetizer (Best Christmas Appetizer)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Looking for an easy Christmas appetizer that’s both adorable and delicious? These Laughing Cow Cheese Christmas Trees are perfect for your Christmas party or holiday party! This festive Christmas Tree Appetizer takes just minutes to assemble and requires zero cooking – making it ideal for busy hosts who still want to impress their guests with Christmas Tree appetizers that look like they came straight from a Pinterest board.
Ingredients
- 1 package of Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (8 per box)
- 4 Pretzel Sticks (cut in half)
- 2 teaspoons of Italian Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons of Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons of Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons of Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 a cup of Finely Chopped Dried Cranberries
- Plate
- Assorted Crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper flakes, and dried cranberries to a plate.
- Mix until well combined and spread out in an even layer.
- Unwrap each cheese wedge carefully.
- Press one side of your cheese wedge down on the plate until it’s evenly coated with spices and cranberries, as shown.
- Push half a pretzel stick into the bottom of the wedge, for the trunk.
- erve with crackers and enjoy.
Notes
- These can be made ahead! You can coat the cheese wedges up to 4 hours in ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or cover them with plastic wrap on a platter or a sheet pan lined with a piece of parchment paper. Add the pretzel sticks just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Double down on the Christmas Tree theme by arranging the trees on a white serving platter or cookie sheet in the shape of a tree.
- Garnish your platter with cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or sliced red bell peppers for extra Christmas color.
- If you have leftovers, store them covered in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for 2-3 days, though the pretzel sticks may soften over time.
- For gluten-free or keto-friendly appetizers, you can skip the pretzels and use wooden skewers (cut down to size) instead.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and does not include optional crackers, frostings, toppings, condiments, or sauces.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
